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Cheap flights from Malaysia to Cairns from $272

This is the cheapest one-way flight price found by a Cheapflights user in the last 72 hours by searching for a flight departing on 1/4. Fares are subject to change and may not be available on all flights or dates of travel.
KUL — CNS
30 Jan — 6 Feb1
1 adult
1 adult, Economy, 0 bags

Cheap flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

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Best flights from Malaysia to Cairns
Discover carefully curated flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns that have cost, travel time, and stopovers in mind to ensure you get the best travel experience. Data last updated 31 December 2025.

Fri 13/209:05PEN - CNS
2 stops18h 40mMultiple Airlines
Fri 20/211:20CNS - PEN
2 stops22h 20mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 29/12$910
Fri 13/222:20PEN - CNS
1 stop41h 00mSingapore Airlines
Fri 20/218:35CNS - PEN
1 stop39h 55mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,368
Sat 21/211:40KUL - CNS
2 stops21h 20mQantas Airways
Wed 25/215:35CNS - KUL
2 stops31h 10mQantas Airways
Deal found 30/12$1,395
Sat 7/307:50PEN - CNS
2 stops54h 25mCathay Pacific
Wed 11/314:50CNS - PEN
2 stops54h 15mCathay Pacific
Deal found 29/12$1,523
Sat 7/310:35PEN - CNS
1 stop28h 45mSingapore Airlines
Wed 11/318:35CNS - PEN
1 stop17h 00mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/12$1,375
Wed 11/222:00KUL - CNS
1 stop41h 20mSingapore Airlines
Wed 4/318:35CNS - KUL
1 stop13h 25mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,540
Wed 11/208:15KUL - CNS
1 stop23h 40mCathay Pacific
Wed 4/311:35CNS - KUL
2 stops35h 00mCathay Pacific
Deal found 30/12$1,776
Sat 14/214:45KUL - CNS
2 stops43h 05mChina Southern
Sat 21/214:50CNS - KUL
2 stops50h 50mChina Southern
Deal found 30/12$3,611
Wed 11/215:25KUL - CNS
2 stops17h 20mMultiple Airlines
Wed 4/306:00CNS - KUL
2 stops16h 45mMultiple Airlines
Deal found 30/12$1,811
Sat 21/211:05KUL - CNS
1 stop28h 15mSingapore Airlines
Wed 25/218:35CNS - KUL
1 stop25h 35mSingapore Airlines
Deal found 29/12$2,198

Find flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns

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Round-trip from

$910

One-way from

$272
13/2-20/2
  • 13/2-20/2
  • 4 total stops
  • 41h 00m total
  • Malaysia to Cairns
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  • 1/4
  • 1 total stop
  • 11h 00m total
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PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Fri 13/2

09:05-05:45

2 stops18h 40m

Cairns

Fri 20/2

11:20-07:40

2 stops22h 20m

$910

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Fri 13/2

22:20-17:20

1 stop41h 00m

Cairns

Fri 20/2

18:35-08:30

1 stop39h 55m

$1,368

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Sat 7/3

10:35-17:20

1 stop28h 45m

Cairns

Wed 11/3

18:35-09:35

1 stop17h 00m

$1,375

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 21/2

11:40-11:00

2 stops21h 20m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

15:35-20:45

2 stops31h 10m

$1,395

PenangCairns

PEN - CNS

PENCNS

Penang Intl

Sat 7/3

07:50-16:15

2 stops54h 25m

Cairns

Wed 11/3

14:50-19:05

2 stops54h 15m

$1,523

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/2

22:00-17:20

1 stop41h 20m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

18:35-06:00

1 stop13h 25m

$1,540

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/2

08:15-09:55

1 stop23h 40m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

11:35-20:35

2 stops35h 00m

$1,776

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Wed 11/2

15:25-10:45

2 stops17h 20m

Cairns

Wed 4/3

06:00-20:45

2 stops16h 45m

$1,811

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 21/2

11:05-17:20

1 stop28h 15m

Cairns

Wed 25/2

18:35-18:10

1 stop25h 35m

$2,198

Kuala LumpurCairns

KUL - CNS

KULCNS

Kuala Lumpur Intl

Sat 14/2

14:45-11:50

2 stops43h 05m

Cairns

Sat 21/2

14:50-15:40

2 stops50h 50m

$3,611

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Everything you need to know about your flight from Malaysia to Cairns

How often are flights from Malaysia to Cairns delayed?

About 21% of weekly flights between Malaysia and Cairns have experienced delays in the past year, with the average delay time being 135 minutes.

What is the most punctual flight time for Malaysia to Cairns flights?

Historically, flights departing at night are less likely to be delayed, whereas flights leaving in the evening tend to experience delays more often.

What day of the week experiences the fewest flight delays on this route?

Thursday tends to have the lowest number of delays on this route, whereas Friday has historically faced a higher average of delays compared to other days of the week.

Which airline has the best punctuality record on Malaysia to Cairns flights?

Over the past year, Juneyao Airlines have had the lowest number of delays on this route, with just 8% of flights being delayed.

Related info for your journey

Find useful and relevant information for your journey from Malaysia to Cairns. Access travel guides, tips, and recommendations to enhance your travel experience. Get information about local attractions, weather, transportation options, and more.

  • What airport do you fly into for flights to Cairns from Malaysia?

    Located just 4.4 km from the city centre, Cairns (CNS) is the airport most travelers will use when flying to Cairns from Malaysia.

  • How long is the flight from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Airlines like Singapore Airlines and Qantas Airways fly from Malaysia to Cairns in about 21h 20m. The time it takes to get you to your destination can typically vary by up to 19h 40m. The distance from Malaysia to Cairns is about 5300 km. Both multi-stop and direct flights can be found to your destination and back.

  • Can I find deals for flights from Malaysia to Cairns that include hotel bookings?

    Yes. In addition to deals on Malaysia to Cairns flights, Cheapflights offers holiday packages that include both flights and hotel.

  • How can I find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    After entering your origin and destination, apply the non-stop filter on the search result page to find direct flights from Malaysia to Cairns.

  • Can I find deals for business class flights from Malaysia to Cairns?

    Yes. Cheapflights offers flight deals from Malaysia to Cairns by cabin class. In addition to browsing deals, you can also filter by cabin class on the search results page after making a search.

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